Match Officiating and Referee Standards Flashcards

A yellow card in football officiating results in which immediate consequence?

Answer: The player receives a formal caution but continues playing

A yellow card is a formal caution recorded against the player who may continue in the match; accumulation of yellow cards leads to suspension.

What is the KFA protocol when a referee shows the wrong card to the wrong player?

Answer: The referee corrects the error as soon as it is realized by cautioning the correct player and rescinding the card shown in error

If a referee shows a card to the wrong player, they must correct the error immediately by cautioning the correct player and rescinding the incorrectly issued card.

According to KFA officiating standards, when can a referee change a decision after making it?

Answer: Before play restarts, if the referee realizes the original decision was incorrect

A referee may change a decision before play has been restarted if they realize it was incorrect, provided no other restart has taken place.

What signal does a KFA assistant referee use to indicate offside?

Answer: Raising the flag vertically and holding it up while stopping running

An assistant referee indicates offside by raising their flag upright and maintaining a stationary position until the referee stops play.

In KFA-sanctioned matches, who has the final authority over all match decisions?

Answer: The referee

The referee has sole and final authority over all match decisions during the game, including any VAR review outcomes where applicable.

What is the KFA referee's responsibility regarding player equipment before a match begins?

Answer: Ensuring all players wear required equipment including boots, shinguards, and appropriate jerseys

Before the match, the referee must ensure all players wear mandatory equipment including proper boots, shinguards worn under socks, and appropriate jerseys.